Collectin-12

Collectin-12, also known as collectin placenta 1 or COLEC12, is a membrane-anchored collectin expressed chiefly by vascular endothelium, placenta, and macrophages. Unlike its soluble relative collectin liver 1, it retains a transmembrane region and presents trimeric carbohydrate-recognition domains on the cell surface, where it binds bacterial sugars including lipopolysaccharide mannosyl arrays. Although it has not been shown to activate complement through MASP association like the secreted collectins, it promotes opsonophagocytosis and modulates inflammatory responses of endothelial and myeloid cells, and variants have been linked to preeclampsia susceptibility. Recombinant collectin-12 supports endothelial innate-immunity and infection research.